Net present value (NPV) represents the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a set time period. Knowing how to calculate net present value can be useful when choosing ...

David Kindness is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an expert in the fields of financial accounting, corporate and individual tax planning and preparation, and investing and retirement planning.

Want to get a loan modification on your mortgage? First, you have to pass the NPV test. The test is filled with secrets and uncertainties, though the grading is simple: You either pass or fail. Pass, ...